A recent study determined Liquiritigenin 'blocks loss of skin nutrients' and reduces 'stress in keratinocytes,' demonstrating great promise as a beneficial ingredient for anti-aging topical product formulation.
US biofabrication specialist Modern Meadow has developed a recombinant protein inspired by Collagen type III from yeast, offering the beauty industry a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal-sourced collagens, its VP of R&D says.
A South Korean study has tested magnesium microneedle patches on the delicate undereye area and found that it could significantly improve wrinkles in 12 weeks.
International beauty major Shiseido has advanced scientific understanding on facial sagging via digital research tools and experiments, defining ring collagen as central to face skin morphology and detailing how to reconstruct this network as people aged.
Women globally now prioritise looking healthy over looking young and the majority say their confidence is improving with age, highlighting the need to shift beauty narratives around ageing, say Avon execs.
South Korean cosmetic titans Amorepacific and LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) have both recently launched shampoos that can conceal grey hairs to great success, signalling a huge demand for anti-ageing hair care products.
The addition of grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin, improving the overall youthful appearance of skin.
Face masks containing a mung bean and selenium fermentation broth could promote skin whitening, moisturising and antioxidant effects, according to a recent study.
Upcycled banana beauty brand Kadalys is expanding its business deeper into research, development and bioactives production – a move its founder says will create jobs, counter the climate crisis and inspire wider change amongst industry.
Plants around the world offer botanical and upcycled ingredient potential, and a research team out of Malaysia found the peel of mangosteen fruits may hold skincare promise.
Bee venom and other bee-derived ingredients may hold promise as skin care actives to target smoothness, nourishment and brightness, though commercialisation would require careful attention given allergenicity concerns, say researchers.
The acceleration of wellness and self-care trends during the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the eradication of the beauty consumer’s long-held desire to completely erase the signs of ageing.
Beauty manufacturers are increasingly looking to substantiate more traditional and mainstream claims like moisturising with clinical data as consumer expectations shift and competition hots up, says an executive from Eurofins Cosmetics and Personal Care.
Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.
Japanese cosmetics company Menard has published a study on the causes of greying hair that suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent the process by targeting pigment stem cells.
Inspired by black lung research, a new company has developed anti-aging products that intervene before free radicals can be formed, and Nordstrom is now on board.
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Plant peptides, plant hormones and cannabinoids should be more closely looked at for developing dual-action dermal and hair rejuvenation edibles and replacing retinoids that carry several negative side effects, say researchers.
Shiseido has confirmed plans to launch Second Skin on October 1 – a technology that can diminish undereye ageing signs without make-up, in a move the firm says will offer “new experiences” to consumers.
Beauty brands and consumers are shifting away from the notion of ‘anti-ageing’, instead seeking out products that address specific skin care needs, says the head of skin care and innovation at Avon.
A new joint research by the Shiseido Company and the Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC) have found a way to prevent the decrease of Langerhans cells to maintain the skin’s immunity and vitality.
This November, the biennial event goes online, featuring expert speakers (including Cosmetics Design Editor Deanna Utroske) and welcoming a global audience of skin care, sun care, and antiaging professionals.
Clariant has developed a concentrated active from white mulberry tree root using a patented plant milking technology it says is a fundamental step towards ensuring beauty’s sustainable future.
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![Shiseido has mapped out a ring collagen network present in facial skin that is crucial to morphology as a person ages [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/shiseido-identifies-ring-collagen-network-as-central-to-ageing-signs-in-facial-skin/15803259-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-identifies-ring-collagen-network-as-central-to-ageing-signs-in-facial-skin.jpg)
![Almost three-quarters (72%) of women worldwide are now focused on looking healthy rather than young after the pandemic [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/market-trends/avon-power-in-ageing-report-finds-women-want-to-look-healthy-not-young/15637269-1-eng-GB/Avon-Power-In-Ageing-report-finds-women-want-to-look-healthy-not-young.jpg)
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![Grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/grapeseed-sunscreen-extract-in-sunscreen-could-have-anti-ageing-benefits-for-asians-thai-study/15503138-1-eng-GB/Grapeseed-sunscreen-Extract-in-sunscreen-could-have-anti-ageing-benefits-for-Asians-Thai-study.jpg)
![Kadalys works with banana farmers in Martinique to source fruit waste that it makes into a range of bioactive ingredients for beauty [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/upcycled-banana-beauty-brand-kadalys-expanding-into-supply-research-to-tackle-climate-crisis/15365676-1-eng-GB/Upcycled-banana-beauty-brand-Kadalys-expanding-into-supply-research-to-tackle-climate-crisis.jpg)
![Bee venom is a 'pharmacologically active hive product' with plenty to potentially offer as a skin care ingredient [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/04/bee-venom-skin-care-blend-shows-antioxidant-anti-ageing-promise-in-study/13296817-1-eng-GB/Bee-venom-skin-care-blend-shows-antioxidant-anti-ageing-promise-in-study.jpg)
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![Menard suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent grey hair. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/menard-cosmetics-new-study-suggests-red-ginseng-and-truffles-can-prevent-greying-hair/12996194-1-eng-GB/Menard-Cosmetics-new-study-suggests-red-ginseng-and-truffles-can-prevent-greying-hair.jpg)
![Researchers say there are plenty of plant-based alternatives to retinol that warrant further research, notably plant metabolites, hormones and cannabinoids [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/11/05/retinol-alternatives-for-anti-ageing-and-hair-health-include-plant-peptides-hormones-and-cannabinoids-finds-review/12988689-1-eng-GB/Retinol-alternatives-for-anti-ageing-and-hair-health-include-plant-peptides-hormones-and-cannabinoids-finds-review.jpg)
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![Consumers and industry instead will shift the conversation towards very specific skin benefits, some associated with ageing but others not [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/28/anti-ageing-skin-care-to-lose-traction-as-consumers-seek-skin-health-benefits-says-avon/12687008-1-eng-GB/Anti-ageing-skin-care-to-lose-traction-as-consumers-seek-skin-health-benefits-says-Avon.jpg)
